Aerospace Physiology Technician

Description

Performs hazardous duty as Aerospace Physiology Specialist during hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber operations. Presents formal lectures to NASA astronauts, aircrew members, flight surgeons, test subjects, and other NASA personnel undergoing physiological training. Assists medical officers as a medical technician. Performs as medical monitor and medical test team member in support of altitude training flights and diving operations. Additional duties include performing administrative and maintenance tasks and inputs Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Incumbent will perform other assignments and duties as required.
 

Responsibilities
• Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
• Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company
• Responsible for completing all assigned training
• Assists in preparing daily assignments for medical coverage of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL).
• Performs as Physiological Training Instructor during hypobaric/hyperbaric chamber operations.
• Act as a medical test team member for hyperbaric/hypobaric chambers at the NBL and Crew Thermal System Division Chambers and other JSC test and evaluations.
• Performs as a crew member for the NBL hypobaric chamber as inside observer, chamber operator, lock operator, recorder, crew chief, and lecture observer
• Performs as a crew member for the NBL hyperbaric chamber as inside tender, supervisor, chamber operator, timekeeper, and crew chief
• Assist the medical officer in pre-dive/flight physical examinations
• Assist and provide medical support to the medical officer as licensed
• Responsible for personal and student oxygen equipment inspections
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Performs as a Physiological Training Instructor, presents formal lectures to NASA Astronauts, aircrew members, flight surgeons, test subjects, NASA support personnel and FAA flying personnel

 

Requirements

 Education/Experience:
Required:
* Bachelors degree with at least 6 years of related experience; or 10 years of equivalent related work experience
* Graduate of the Army, Navy, or Air Force Physiological Training Chamber specialist course.
* 3 years practical experience teaching Aerospace Physiology, including operations and maintenance of low pressure chambers
 

Desired:
* Possess a thorough knowledge of emergency medical hyperbaric treatment, medical terminology and proper usage of medical supplies and medications.
* Should complete/maintain EMT-Basic certification with Texas State licensure within 12 months
 

Skills/Training:
Required:
* Must be able to pass a NASA Lock Observer physical examination and continue to pass a NASA Lock Observer physical annually.
* Basic maintenance experience with hypo/hyperbaric chambers.
* Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.